Camellia japonica Mrs Tingley
Camellia japonica Mrs Tingley
Camellia japonica Mrs Tingley
Camellia japonica Mrs Tingley
Camellia japonica Mrs Tingley
Japanese Camellia, Rose of winter
Nice little bush that got off to a good start and produced its first flower. To be continued.
Anne , 06/10/2025
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Description
Camellia japonica 'Mrs. Tingley' is a variety that stands out for its large double, carmine-pink flowers with a darker centre. From February to March, its perfect flowers open in roses with beautifully imbricated petals. It forms an upright bush with airy branches, which decorates spaces in all seasons with its simple, glossy, dark green foliage. Perfectly hardy, it is a classic in gardens that can be planted in isolation, in flower beds, or in pots. It requires moist, well-drained soil with a tendency towards acidity and a shady exposure.
Camellia 'Mrs. TIngley', an American horticultural creation from 1948 (J.H. Ward Hinkson), belongs to the family of tea plants, just like its ancestor Camellia japonica. It is a fairly well-branched bush with an upright habit, which reaches about 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) in height and 1 m (3 ft 4 in) in width. From February to April, it produces floral buds that open into perfectly formed, large flowers, 7 to 10 cm (2.8 to 3.9 in) in diameter, composed of 40 firm, wide and rounded petals, imbricated in a rosette, arranged in 9 to 10 rows. The petals located in the centre of the corolla gradually reduce. The foliage persists all year round and is composed of large elliptical leaves, 8-9 cm (3.1-3.5 in) long and 4.5 cm (1.8 in) wide, tough, finely toothed at the edges, dark green and slightly glossy on the upper side. While this bush is hardy down to -15°C in open ground, its floral buds can be destroyed by snow, icy winds and temperatures below -5°C (23 °F).
Japanese Camellia 'Mrs. Tingley' favours rather mild and humid climates and thrives in coastal regions, in acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil. As for exposure, it will tolerate non-burning sun in favourable climates, but it is in partial shade, or even shade, protected from intense sun and sheltered from strong winds that it will give its best. In the garden, for example, you can place it in a shrub bed, in the company of other acid-loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Cornus Kousa or even Kalmia Latifolia. The large vibrant flowers and the elegantly glossy foliage of 'Mrs. TIngley' would benefit from being planted near the entrance of the house or in a beautiful pot on the terrace, to be stored away during very cold climates in winter.
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Camellia japonica 'Mrs. Tingley' copes with full, non-burning sunlight in favourable climates, but it is in partial shade or shade, protected from intense sunlight and in a position sheltered from strong winds that it will give its best. Plant it in moist, humus-rich, acidic, and well-drained soil. The bush should not be planted too deeply, the top of the root ball should be covered with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil. In winter, cover it with a 5 to 7 cm (2 to 2.8 in) thick mulch composed of leaf compost and crushed bark. Beware of late frosts that can damage the flowers and buds. During dry periods, water the bush to prevent the dropping of flower buds. It is recommended to plant the camellia in autumn to promote good rooting and better flowering from the first year. Possible diseases include chlorosis caused by excess limestone, brown spots caused by burns on leaves exposed to south-facing positions, sooty mould, scale insects, and weevils.
Camellias tolerate container cultivation well, their root system forms a dense but not extensive network of root hairs. Repotting annually, in a slightly larger pot, is sufficient. Regularly feed your potted camellia and water it with non-chalky water. If the water in your region is hard, add a teaspoon of sequestrant when watering every 3 months, from spring to autumn.
Pruning is not necessary and should be done sparingly, if at all, just after flowering, before the emergence of new spring shoots. Most camellia hybrids do not recover from severe pruning.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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